GWI executives yesterday inked contracts with contractor Jagnahan for the installation of transmission and distribution systems, and for the replacement of deteriorated mains in the Linden community, as part of the US$12.3 million Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (LWSRP).The contracts were signed in the Linden Enterprise Network on Republic Avenue, Linden.According to Chief Executive Officer of GWI, Nigel Niles,Cheap Authentic NFL Jerseys, Lot One of this phase has to do with the replacement of deteriorated mains and installation of new mains in Wisroc, Canvas City,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, and other parts of Wismar.Lot Two involves the installation of mains in Fairs Rust, Central Mackenzie and Amelia’s Ward– both the old and new housing schemes.Niles said that the Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme was jointly funded by a loan from the IDB, and the Government of Guyana, and that it is scheduled to be executed within a five-year period. “It was signed in 2011 and we’ve already passed just over a year,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, and now we are at a stage where the major works are being awarded and now scheduled to be executed.He added that there were three components of the programme with the first being the construction of two new state of the art water treatment plants.These plants will be located at Amelia’s Ward, close to the existing water treatment plant, and at Wisroc, also close to the existing Plant there, Niles said.He added that the new Plants are designed to treat and supply water at a minimum pressure of five metres and of a quality acceptable to WHO standards.According to Niles, the reason for the intervention is because of the existence of five deteriorating water treatment plants in Linden.Niles said that some of the Plants were established since the 1930’s and 1950’s, and thus it was time for their rehabilitation and replacement.Subsequent to a ‘master plan’ done by a consultant of the Inter American Development Bank, it was recommended that two new plants replace the existing infrastructure, he pointed out.The construction of the new facilities will most likely commence at the latter part of 2012, Niles added.Director of Capital Investment and Planning,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, Ramchand Jailal, said that the rehabilitation of the water supply system is expected to significantly enhance the quality of life in Linden.He outlined works to be executed by GWI over the next five years. These include the construction of the two new water treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc, as well as booster stations, reservoirs and the installation of new transmission mains, and rehabilitation of the distribution system.The new treatment facilities and upgrade of the distribution system will ensure an improved water quality as well as higher standard of service, Jailal said.“We are aware that the current system is not adequate due to its age and the growth of the town over the years, but when the new Plants are operational, customers will enjoy a higher standard of treated water,China NFL Jerseys,” he added, noting that the new Plants are designed to deliver water quality that fulfills World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.Jailal also noted that the programme will encompass a large public education and community outreach component, as the success of LWSRP also depends on the willingness of Linden residents to partner with GWI on water conservation and protecting freshwater resources,China Jerseys, and maintaining safe household water supply.For customers to enjoy higher levels of service, they must avoid wastage, he emphasizedAs regards the protection of fresh water resources, Jailall said that the Wisroc water treatment plant will be utilizing water from the Dakoura Creek, hence Lindeners must protect the creek and its watershed from pollution, by avoiding activities such as mining and forestry and the dumping of garbage in or around the creek.Jailal said that while the new facilities will provide an improved level of safe potable water, contamination can still occur if customers are reluctant to adopt safe habits, such as storing water in covered containers and consistently cleaning receptacles.The GWI initiative was applauded by Lindeners, including Vice Chairman Byron Lewis, and Chairman of LUSCSL, Valerie Adams-Patterson.